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Posted by twinch on August 11, 2007, at 17:34:04
I am bipolar II, so I think. I have never been told that by my pdoc, but from what I research I seem to fall into the bipolar II category. The symptoms between bipolar I and II are so similar that I cannot figure out which one I have. So I ask these quesitons. Can someone have bipolar I, but without any hallucinations or delusions? Is the euphoria more intense with Bipolar I? Would having violent thoughts and images characterize Bipolar I better than Bipolar II?
Thanks : )
Posted by Maxime on August 11, 2007, at 20:47:00
In reply to Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II, posted by twinch on August 11, 2007, at 17:34:04
The psychosis and delusions are SOME of the things that differientiate BP I and II.
Why do you think you might be BP I?
It's possible that you are BP I and just haven't had a full blown manic episdode.
But whether you are type 1 or 2, you better get on a mood stabiliser. Once you start cycling, it gets worse with each cycle.
Maxime
> I am bipolar II, so I think. I have never been told that by my pdoc, but from what I research I seem to fall into the bipolar II category. The symptoms between bipolar I and II are so similar that I cannot figure out which one I have. So I ask these quesitons. Can someone have bipolar I, but without any hallucinations or delusions? Is the euphoria more intense with Bipolar I? Would having violent thoughts and images characterize Bipolar I better than Bipolar II?
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> Thanks : )
Posted by twinch on August 11, 2007, at 21:09:39
In reply to Re: Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II » twinch, posted by Maxime on August 11, 2007, at 20:47:00
I was on 800 mg of tegretol XR but I was more depressed rather than manic, so I was switched to lamictal. I just started the lamictal (25 mg). I keep having an unusual feeling of mania. I guess it's mania. For 10 minutes or so I get these bursts of energy. A euphoric feeling sets in. Afterwards I get depressed. Could that be considered rapid cycling? I think that I am bipolar I because everytime I am in public I feel like people are looking at me and saying things about me. I don't hear any voices, but I am paranoid. Could that be something different?
Thanks : )
Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2007, at 12:01:24
In reply to Re: Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II )) Maxime, posted by twinch on August 11, 2007, at 21:09:39
I retract what I said below about one or two drinks as it sounds like you are not stable. Paranoia can be anxiety that is so hight that an aantipsychotic is needed. I really think you should talk to your pdoc makebe get another appointment soon. Love Phillipa
Posted by JSSFL1 on August 12, 2007, at 12:01:24
In reply to Re: Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II )) Maxime, posted by twinch on August 11, 2007, at 21:09:39
> I was on 800 mg of tegretol XR but I was more depressed rather than manic, so I was switched to lamictal. I just started the lamictal (25 mg). I keep having an unusual feeling of mania. I guess it's mania. For 10 minutes or so I get these bursts of energy. A euphoric feeling sets in. Afterwards I get depressed. Could that be considered rapid cycling? I think that I am bipolar I because everytime I am in public I feel like people are looking at me and saying things about me. I don't hear any voices, but I am paranoid. Could that be something different?
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> Thanks : )You defiantly need to consider lithium its the one and only when it comes to bipolar I. I am no doctor but it sounds like you have manic depression without a doubt. Lamictal is basically a anti-depression med for people who suffer with manic(Bipolar I)
its used with other meds as well, but its not much of a mood stabilizer..I am on both lithium and lamictal.
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